Plant Planner Position Available In Ulster, New York

Plant Planner 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Kingston, NY 12402 You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World . We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you , by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team , safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? Purpose of the job Production Scheduler at Kingston facility, planner & scheduler plays a vital role in optimizing production processes and ensuring timely delivery of products. This position is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting mission of quality manufacturing and serving customers on time. Main responsibility areas but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of production goals with supply chain capabilities.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in demand or capacity.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Conduct regular reviews of inventory levels and coordinate with procurement for timely material availability.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout the production process.
• Accommodate maintenance planned activities in the machine schedules in a way not impacting customer deliveries.
• Coordinates with sales team on urgent request and new product trials requests.
• Focus on meeting defined goals thru teamwork.
• Planning & scheduling of die cutting and pack assembly operations.
• Coordinating with the Molders ensuring continuous and uninterrupted supply of finished products to customers and raw material to pack assembly. Work experience
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in production scheduling or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP and/or SAP B1 a plus & preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability in production planning and resource allocation.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for managing multiple schedules effectively.
• Familiarity with supply chain management concepts is a plus.
• Experience in quality control processes and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred. Essential Job Functions
• Keeping track of raw material and various semi-finished products
• Scheduling and planning the production machine, die cutting machines and pack assembly units to serve the customers on time and in full
• Addressing the requests from sales, R D team and product management team.
• Communicating on regular basis with the Molders to ensure a continuous supply of various pieces and semi finished goods on a timely manner.
• Incorporating the maintenance downtimes and scheduled activities in the plan without impacting the deliveries to customers.
• Working with team on inventory counting at defined intervals.
• On the go adjustments to the schedule when needed due to any given reason at times. Required Competencies
• Must conduct business and present him/herself within Ahlstrom’s standard values
• Must present him/herself at high level of integrity as a role model for all employees
• Cross train within or outside the area in other position(s).
• Engaging and Open Communication
• Continuous improvement methodology knowledge
• Driving results for value
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge of MS excel and SAP Physical Demands
• Must possess a minimum corrected vision of 20/40. Vision to be checked every 2 years with records to reside in the Medical Dept.
• Must possess high manual dexterity including ascending and descending stairs, ramps and ladders.
• Must be able to wear/use required P.

P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment). Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Kingston, NY 12402 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Kingston, NY 12402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person